3rd DAY OF CHRISTMAS -- HOLY INNOCENTS

Matthew: And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." 18;3

La Salette: "Come near my children, do not be afraid."

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Innocence is the key. But for us, it is the conversion back to childhood that is required by Jesus. For us, it not the innocence of the lack of knowledge of evil acquired through experience that is required. For us, what is required is the free choice of virtuous behavior in the footsteps of Jesus, Our Savior.

Mary at La Salette and in other places talks to children. She leaves them with significant messages that they repeat against all odds. At La Salette she tells them, "If you are converted the potatoes will be self-sown."